No. 5,129 in Chinese
health
The Chinese word for "health" (健康, jiànkāng) refers to a state of physical, mental, and social well-being.
In a sentence
健康是人生中最重要的财富。
Health is the most important wealth in life.
In this sentence, the word '健康' (health) refers to physical and mental wellbeing as a crucial aspect of human life.
现代社会强调心理健康的重要性。
Modern society emphasizes the importance of mental health.
Here, '心理健康' (mental health) highlights the subset of health that pertains specifically to psychological and emotional wellbeing.
每天锻炼可以促进身体的健康。
Exercising daily can promote physical health.
The term '身体的健康' (physical health) in this context focuses on the physical aspect of overall health and its improvement through activity.
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